Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle star bids emotional farewell to co-star as she leaves soap

Emmerdale is set for more dramatic scenes as newcomer Suzy Merton's surprise link to late character Holly Barton is revealed in upcoming episodes. Soap fans will recall that Holly tragically died from a drug overdose in 2016 where she was found dead in bed by her mother Moira Dingle in hard-hitting scenes. It comes after Suzy's surprise link to Leyla Cavanagh was unveiled with the duo's drug habit exposed on Thursday's episode.

Emmerdale stars Zoe Henry and Jeff Hordley are rarely spotted on-screen together, but in real life the pair are happily married and even practice their lines together. Zoe, 48, portrays Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, while her husband Jeff, 52, plays Cain Dingle, and the two characters rarely cross paths in the Yorkshire village. Fans have gone wild on the rare occasion that Zoe and Jeff have shared a scene together, with many delighted to see the couple act together.

Emmerdale fans went wild on Wednesday's episode as they recognised Marlon Dingle's new doctor after he returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey.

Emmerdale fans called for the return of nurse Gail Hancock on Wednesday's episode after Marlon Dingle returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey. And on Tuesday's episode, Marlon came up against another health battle as he was rushed to hospital with aspiration pneumonia and his rehabilitation is likely to regress.

Emmerdale fans have been left questioning Marlon Dingle's situation at home. The chef recently came back to the village after suffering a stroke and spending time in hospital.

Emmerdale fans were left confused over a care blunder on Monday's episode as Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) continues to recover at home from his heartbreaking stroke earlier this year. During the latest episode, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) returned to work but was soon left distracted and worried due to her mother Mary, who was at home with Marlon, ringing her constantly.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick and her wife, show producer Kate Brooks, have revealed exclusively to OK! that they chose a donor as their son Teddy’s biological dad, and were incredibly moved by the process.The revelation came as they invited us into their new home near the show's Leeds base, to meet young Teddy who was born in October 2020. “It sounds very clinical, but you read these kind of CVs, all about the characteristics of the man, his values and family life,” explains 46 year old Michelle, who plays vet Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap - in which she has starred since arriving in 2012 as an old friend of fellow vet Rhona Goskirk, played by Zoe Henry. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

Emmerdale fans were left furious at one particular character as they believe they are the one responsible for Jai Sharma and Laurel Thomas splitting up - again. Viewers of the ITV soap had already seen Laurel finally agree to give Jai another chance after dumping him for taking out a loan in her name.

There were celebrations at the start of the week in Emmerdale as Marlon Dingle was allowed to return home after weeks in hospital. It comes after viewers were left in shock and tears last month when the beloved character suffered a stroke.